L'ERB AU SOLEIL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

L'ERB AU SOLEIL is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Production d'électricité. Based in RIESPACH (68640), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 128 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - L'ERB AU SOLEIL (SIREN 519116859)
Indicator 2016 2015 2014
Revenue 128 163 € 141 220 € 136 948 €
Net income 41 611 € 45 415 € 45 284 €
EBITDA 100 967 € 110 436 € 110 504 €
Net margin 32.5% 32.2% 33.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, L'ERB AU SOLEIL achieves revenue of 128 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -3.3%). Slight decline of -9% vs 2015. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 128 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 101 k€, representing 78.8% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 42 k€, i.e. 32.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2016) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

128 163 €

Gross margin (2016) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

128 163 €

EBITDA (2016) ?
Gross Operating Surplus (EBITDA)
Definition
Resources generated by current operations, before depreciation and financial expenses.
Formula
Value added - Personnel expenses - Taxes
Interpretation
Positive = profitable activity

100 967 €

EBIT (2016) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

57 307 €

Net income (2016) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

41 611 €

EBITDA margin (2016) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

78.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 152%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 39%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 4.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 66.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2016) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

151.554%

Financial autonomy (2016) ?
Financial autonomy
Definition
Share of equity in the company's total financing.
Formula
(Equity / Total assets) x 100
Interpretation
> 30% : Good autonomy
20-30% : Average
< 20% : Low

39.063%

Cash flow / Revenue (2016) ?
Cash flow / Revenue
Definition
Self-financing capacity relative to revenue.
Formula
(CAF / CA) x 100
Interpretation
The higher the ratio, the more cash the company generates

66.532%

Repayment capacity (2016) ?
Repayment capacity
Definition
Number of years needed to repay debts with cash flow.
Formula
Financial debt / Cash flow
Interpretation
< 3 years : Excellent
3-5 years : Fair
> 5 years : Warning

4.551

Asset age ratio (2016) ?
Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Recent assets
50-70% : Normal wear
> 70% : Aging assets

64.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
L'ERB AU SOLEIL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
151.55 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: -112.28
Med: 26.45
Q3: 509.12
Average

In 2016, the debt ratio of L'ERB AU SOLEIL (151.55) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
39.06% 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: -2.37%
Med: 12.32%
Q3: 67.89%
Good +8 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the financial autonomy of L'ERB AU SOLEIL (39.1%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
4.55 years 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 3.1 years
Q3: 9.76 years
Average -8 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the repayment capacity of L'ERB AU SOLEIL (4.55) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 1227.45. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 8.3x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2016) ?
Liquidity ratio
Definition
Ability to meet short-term debts with current assets.
Formula
Current assets / Current liabilities
Interpretation
> 1.5 : Very good
1-1.5 : Fair
< 1 : Liquidity risk

1227.453

Interest coverage (2016) ?
Interest coverage
Definition
Ability to cover interest charges with operating income.
Formula
EBIT / Interest expenses
Interpretation
> 3 : Comfortable
1.5-3 : Acceptable
< 1.5 : Risk

8.287

Liquidity indicators evolution
L'ERB AU SOLEIL

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1227.45 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 82.55
Med: 281.39
Q3: 985.52
Excellent

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of L'ERB AU SOLEIL (1227.45) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
8.29x 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 9.18x
Q3: 27.13x
Average -12 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the interest coverage of L'ERB AU SOLEIL (8.3x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Working capital requirement (WCR) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 85 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 57 days. The company must finance 28 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 110 days of revenue, i.e. 39 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2014-2016, WCR increased by +22%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2016) ?
Operating WCR
Definition
Financing requirement generated by the operating cycle (inventory + receivables - trade payables).
Formula
Inventory + Customer receivables - Trade payables
Interpretation
Negative = cash released
Positive = financing needed

39 299 €

Customer credit (2016) ?
Customer credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term granted to customers.
Formula
(Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
< 45j : Good
45-60j : Average
> 60j : Long

85 j

Supplier credit (2016) ?
Supplier credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term obtained from suppliers.
Formula
(Trade payables / Purchases incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
The longer the term, the better for cash flow

57 j

Inventory turnover (2016) ?
Inventory turnover (days)
Definition
Average storage duration for goods or materials.
Formula
(Inventory / Cost of goods) x 360
Interpretation
The lower the ratio, the faster the turnover

0 j

WCR in days of revenue (2016) ?
WCR in days of revenue
Definition
Expresses working capital requirement in days of revenue.
Formula
(Operating WCR / Revenue) x 360
Interpretation
The fewer days, the better the working capital management

110 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
L'ERB AU SOLEIL

Positioning of L'ERB AU SOLEIL in its sector

Comparison with sector Production d'électricité

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of L'ERB AU SOLEIL is estimated at 172 718 € (range 24 726€ - 681 735€). With an EBITDA of 100 967€, the sector multiple of 2.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.69x (in line with sector norms). This multiples method compares the actual sale price of similar companies to their financial indicators (Revenue, EBITDA, Net Income). It provides a market-based indicative estimate.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2016
85 tx
24k€ 172k€ 681k€
172 718 € Range: 24 726€ - 681 735€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
100 967 € × 2.4x
Estimation 244 307 €
26 809€ - 916 684€
Revenue Multiple 30%
128 163 € × 0.69x
Estimation 88 668 €
17 456€ - 449 960€
Net Income Multiple 20%
41 611 € × 2.9x
Estimation 119 825 €
30 426€ - 442 029€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 actual transactions of similar company sales (same NAF code) registered with BODACC between 2016 and 2025.

  • EBITDA Multiple: Preferred method for profitable SMEs. EBITDA reflects the ability to generate cash.
  • Revenue Multiple: Used for growing companies or those with low profitability. Reflects commercial potential.
  • Net Income Multiple: Relevant for mature companies with stable results.

This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).

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Frequently asked questions about L'ERB AU SOLEIL

What is the revenue of L'ERB AU SOLEIL ?

The revenue of L'ERB AU SOLEIL in 2016 is 128 k€.

Is L'ERB AU SOLEIL profitable?

Yes, L'ERB AU SOLEIL generated a net profit of 42 k€ in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of L'ERB AU SOLEIL ?

The headquarters of L'ERB AU SOLEIL is located in RIESPACH (68640), in the department Haut-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of L'ERB AU SOLEIL ?

The tax return of L'ERB AU SOLEIL is available on this page. Click on a year in the 'Data by year' section to view the account details (assets, liabilities, income statement). Data comes from INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property).

In which sector does L'ERB AU SOLEIL operate?

L'ERB AU SOLEIL operates in the sector Production d'électricité (NAF code 35.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.